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Sony VGX-TP1 Kitchen Entertainment Center User Manual

1. On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible COOCOO Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction O Use the power cord supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other power cord as it may cause a malfunction m 107 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it agai
2. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage m 3 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad oc E ZO a p Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature Z To keep moving the pointer or scrolling slide and hold your finger at the edge of the touch pad If pointer movement or scrolling continues against your intention your fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad In such a case take your finger off the touch pad It is recommended that you put your finger on the touch pad around its center to start an operation m 32 gt
3. Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk DOCOUOCALUO Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored 114 a N N O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q Computer page 115 System Security page 121 Networking page 122 Optical Discs page 125 Display page 129 Printing page 131 Microphone page 132 Speakers page 133 Keyboard page 134 Touch Pad page 135 Floppy Disks page 136 Audio Video page 137 Memory Stick Media page 138 Peripherals page 139 D ODDODOCOCODUOUDDUOCOAOLU m EI N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer does not start C
4. O Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below A For users in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO A For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 m 143 gt N N O Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A Forusers in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help lt 144 m N N O Support Options AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A
5. you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents including Blu ray movie contents To change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port you need to change the device for sound output 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default c1 ON m 17 gt N N O Getting Started To connect a display monitor 1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor connect the display cable 1 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 2 on the back of the computer 2 If necessary plug the display cable into the display 53228 CA MO ES y m 18 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord and the power cord from your display TV into AC outlets 2 3 Route the cable from the AC adapter 3 through the hooks 4 on the back of your computer and
6. Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward Q Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions QO Ifa disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Pressthe Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 111 for instructions A If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button respectively on the remote commander Q Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer A If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Q Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 5 Double cli
7. Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on CQ Make sure your external display is plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on Q Make sure the brightness and contrast controls on your external display are adjusted correctly A Disconnect the AC adapter Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button to turn on your computer Q Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase CQ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander m 116 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the
8. 22 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 23 Using the Touch Pad page 31 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 32 Using the TV Function page 42 Using the Memory Stick Media page 60 Using Other Memory Cards page 66 Using the Internet page 69 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 70 Ooovovovovodo lt 23 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions lt 24 Using the Wireless Keyboard OFF ISl ON 3 4 5 555558 n Oleana 1 2 3 Using Your VAIO Computer Security slot Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications Shortcut buttons Perform the pre assigned tasks The default tasks are as follows e Launches VAIO Living Browser gt Displays the previous or next page while VAIO Living Browser is running Q Magnifies the screen view
9. 3 3 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF ANALOG port 6 on the computer z 59 5 gp F A um e e Ey m 48 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set top box STB You can connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set top box cable or satellite When using the set top box STB setup you can only change channels through the STB using its controls or the supplied remote commander When using the STB setup Q A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel out number channel 3 4 etc or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider A You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels if the device is capable of controlling the STB m 419 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitt
10. Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key m 94 p N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Click the System Information tab Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user m 95 p N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the connected display or the hard disk m 96 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode temporarily suspends the entire system operations for lower power consumption The orang
11. FUNCION sgo noteer E AEE a T nnne nn nnne nter nennen RRN 80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device oooonccccnnccconoccccnoncnnonononnnnnanonocancnn cn cono narran rca nennt nnne nnne 82 Connecting a Printer onncconninnnnnnncnnnncnnnnccon caca 85 Connecting an i LINK Device ooooccnnccnnncconnncocnonccnnnrnnn ronca 86 Connecting to a Network LAN oooncccinncccnncccnoncccnnoncnnonoconann cana n cnn n ran r ra n nnns enn 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ica ona iaa 90 Setting the Password deett A eee Mg tomate A ital ee 91 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central oooonicccnnnccinncccnnoncnconocanonononnnnnonono cnn nnn cnn cnn cana n nar nennen etre trennen nnne enn 94 Using the Power Saving Modes coronar 95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer itt ii ERU e ee d et dta Pen Pen dedere 97 Adding and Removing Memory esien E nennen AA r arar 98 PreCaUtiOnS a c E M 105 On Using the Power Source ssssssssssssssseseeeeeeeenneeen nennen nennen nenne etes ei trn seines eene snnt resist rns e serere et rra nr nn nnne 106 On Handling Your Compulter ssssssssesssessssseeeene nennen Rana nr inneren 107 On Handling Floppy DISKS asii ic e i cete tette os E tette De t e cd days Pc me de e deb eade 110 On Handling DISCS 5 tem t tee RR e em PO Fai E outed ec ofer fab ure t Rl ancien 111 On Using Headphiones eterne rr net e ER c e en D ER HE teet th E 111 On Handling Memory Stick Media oooonocccnn
12. PRO Duo media slot page 60 Air vent Media Access indicator page 13 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 82 LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 86 CONNECT button page 27 Front panel door To open the front panel door put your fingertip on the left end of the door and slide it half way to the right The door will automatically be retracted under the panel To close the door slide it half way to the left The door will keep sliding on its own and shut Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities Supports high full low speeds lt 1 gt Back 9 11 12 13 H MI HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE The area around the air vent 1 becomes hot while your computer is on Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC o a Es le v 2 fe NI B S D a ee Getting Started Air vent VHF UHF ANALOG port page 43 WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA port page 72 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack page 58 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 82 Headphones jack Connect external headphones Microphone jack Connect an external microphone
13. Program Support Information page 142 lt 149 p gt N N O Support Options SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http kb trendmicro com search default asp m 150 gt N N O Support Options Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assistance please check the help and the readme files VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc
14. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK9 port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 m 151 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 VAIO Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 m 152 gt N
15. What should do if do not hear sound from my speakers Q If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information U Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The muting button on the remote commander may have been pressed Press the button once again Q The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the remote commander Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should do if do not hear 5 1ch audio from my speakers Follow these steps to check the speaker setup 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select Speakers and click Configure The Speaker Setup window appears Select 5 1 Surround under Audio channels and click Next A O N Select the check boxes for your speakers under Optional speakers and click Next Select the check boxes under Full range speakers and click Next Click Finish on Oo O 134 N N O Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your wireless keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows se
16. a Printer page 85 Connecting an i LINK Device page 86 Connecting to a Network LAN page 88 Oooceocvodo m 79 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when two displays TV desktop monitor etc are connected to your computer If you want to work on both displays at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 80 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings A You may not be able to display the same contents on both displays including a combination of one display and one projector at the same time depending on the type of your display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices m la N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have a display connected to the HDMI port and another connected to the monitor VGA port two displays can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the o
17. how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil m 141 gt AVAN O Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information lt 142 gt N N
18. it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Ln If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction While a memory card is in the slot you cannot close the front panel door A forceful attempt to close the door may damage both your computer and the media lt 68 on N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot m 69 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Touse the Internet you need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem an xDSL modem or a cable modem to your computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem m 70 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls
19. the MagicGate logo to use this feature n The Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot is located behind the front panel door You need to open this door before accessing the slot m li os N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Slide open the front panel door with your fingertip 2 Locate the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 10 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate drive name depending on the configuration of the computer E gt a O Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media While the Memory Stick media is in the slot you cannot close the front panel door A forceful attempt to close the door may damage both your computer and the media m 62 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Ln Your computer s
20. the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot MIO pete M Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 9 Connect a power source and turn on the computer MIO pect Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 3 Click the System Information tab Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer m lE a VA O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Using the Power Source page 106 On Handling Your Computer page 107 On Handling Floppy Disks page 110 On Handling Discs page 111 On Using Headphones page 111 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 112 On Handling the Hard Disk page 113 COooovovovodo m 106 gt AV AN O Precautions
21. while VAIO Living Browser is running One press magnifies the contents by 25 When magnification reaches 175 it goes back to 100 S1 Opens the Media Center Start menu S2 Launches Resolution Setting Utility Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 95 m 25 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Indicators 6 Power switch Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state Slide the power switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard MD 7 Windows key A Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state Displays the Start menu 2 Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state 8 Touch pad Y Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and See Using the Touch Pad page 31 for more information the wireless keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is 9 Applications key ready for use page 28 Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications dw Battery daa turns on while the AA batteries for the 10 Directional arrow keys wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to d 4 when the Move the pointer on the screen batteries wear out m 26 gt Using Your VAIO Computer mk 1 Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries 2 CONNECT button page 27 Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer
22. 3 gt Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow a The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions a When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information VANTO m 124 w Troubleshooting What are channels OU Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A Ifyou are using a wireless LAN access
23. C You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading a computer A You do not touch the connectors on any component For the type of components available for upgrading and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 140 or visit the Sony online support Web site lt 98 VA O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you wantto expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in this section The number of available slots depends on your computer s hardware configuration Notes on adding removing memory modules A Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module a Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the gen
24. Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer m 87 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder a The i LINK port is located behind the front panel door You need to open this door before accessing the port To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software A On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection al 88 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the left of the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer has a protective sticker oN covering the network Ethernet
25. Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use a ly P 3 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 84 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer m 85 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You c
26. EM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported AVAN LO pies Using Your VAIO Computer To play copyright protected Blu ray Discs continually you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Discs Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all It is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality m 37 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc Q Use only Sony Value added software to write data to a disc e g Click to DVD Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result CQ To make data on a disc readable on the optical
27. Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 140 or visit the Sony online support Web site m 117 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the power indicator lights but my screen stays blank QO Make sure the proper input for your display TV VGA DVI D monitor is selected QO Make sure your display TV VGA DVI D monitor is turned on A If your display is still blank follow these steps 1 Press the power button on your computer for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your display still stays blank unplug the power cord and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data m 118 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 key
28. For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Ask Search Assistant IAC Search 8 Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 Ask Toolbar IAC Search 8 Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 lt 145 p gt N N O Support Options Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu Screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and co
29. N VAI patet Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your computer for use in the wireless keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard To maintain good communication operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard approximately 32 8 feet 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the front of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard m 28 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard T
30. N O Support Options VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 m 153 e N N O Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web sit
31. N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Pushin the optical disc drive tray with your fingertip to eject it 3 Grasp the tray and gently pull it out lt 33 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place while holding the bottom of the tray with the other hand When the optical disc drive tray is out be sure not to exert pressure on the tray as it may damage the tray or the disc drive 5 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Before removing the optical disc make sure that the optical disc drive indicator light is off m 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs or Blu ray Discs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM V
32. OPTICAL OUT port Connect a digital device such as an AV amplifier Network Ethernet port page 88 AUDIO VIDEO INPUT port page 50 HDMI OUT port page 15 Monitor VGA port page 17 DC IN port page 18 Supports high full low speeds m 12 gt Getting Started Bottom mk 11 Air vents 2 Security slot m 13 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power 5 The indication behavior varies depending on the state of your computer Green lit the computer is on Orange lit the computer is in Sleep mode Off the computer is off Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc Do not enter Sleep mode or Hard disk oriverpiicahdise driva turn off the computer when this indicator is on Wireless LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running Infrared signal llluminates upon reception of infrared signals from the remote commander a 14 N N O Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Connect a display not supplied to your computer
33. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGX TP1 Series NAO VAI Contents BetoreUSe zo ent te tate trie qe DU RR NER ate 5 Documentation ioo ipti uet ais uad beca iui i tao be ke ro CUR ERR ER Reden 5 Getting State E 8 Locating Controls and PORS maranao eannan oaaao naa aaa A daaa Eaa eene RRE RR innen enne nnne nnns enne enne 9 About the Indicator Lights de eene eee evan ieee eee tein en n Ae ee dr ic lan iva eee eee 13 Setting Up Your Computer sssssssssssssssseseeeee eene nnne ARRE RR Ran rns ennt nennen enn 14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely sss nennen nennen rnnt n nn ren rn rennen nnns nennen nnns 21 Using Your VAIO Computer incite 22 Using the Keyboard ia dad 23 Using the Touch Pad ms 31 Using the Optical Disc Drive oooonoccconccconnccconncccnnncncnonanonnnnc cnn nr carr 32 Usingthe TV FUNCION tro cido ia A e eX RM ci dean sas Htc Ep ecu sacr e derer ira ae bue c eg 42 Using the Memory Stick M dia mtr t eme iia 60 Using Other Memory Cards en e eere RE E iaoe aa EIE o RR aa aiaa ia a HER Ce LEE DER SER ERE Feng 66 Using the cin A A a a it 69 Using Wireless LAN WLAN eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenee nennen nnne nennen RRE nennt nennen nnne erret 70 VAI Using Peripheral Devices neaei ro n A cee et Lo cea aene ee snes covet pe ed eR ye die need e geret el 78 Selecting Display MOGO6S tenere o tete ate 79 Using the Multiple Monitors
34. Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ON m 138 gt N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 63 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equi
35. When connecting it see the manual that came with your display as well n 15 N N O Getting Started To connect a display HDMI compatible TV A If your TV is equipped with a DVI D port you can use the HDMI cable and the HDMI to DVI D adapter both supplied for connection To use them for connection however you also need an audio cable not supplied since no audio signals are carried through the DVI D port Plug one end of the HDMI cable supplied 1 to the HDMI OUT port 2 on the computer 2 Plug the other end to the display TV 3 m 16 N N O Getting Started If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI D port we recommend that you use the HDMI port The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents Note that you need to connect an HDCP compliant external display to your computer to view the copyright protected contents If your computer has a non compliant display connected
36. acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point DY te lt 77 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WLAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Manage wireless networks Click Add Follow the on screen instructions o0 5 o To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WLAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Ay For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long m 78 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Selecting Display Modes page 79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 82 Connecting
37. ake sure your computer does not have a non bootable disc in the optical disc drive A If anon bootable disc is in the drive follow these steps 1 Remove the disc 2 Restart your computer and confirm that the Windows operating system launches properly A If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the VAIO power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator on the wireless keyboard are off If any are lit press the Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password m 120 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download CQ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver CQ On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information pa
38. an connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer You need to slide open the front panel door to access the USB ports on the front To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer v s m 86 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports A The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency CQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information A
39. and ceilings You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure Z WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a and 802 11g m
40. bject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Ooovovoovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun A Direct sunlight A High humidity QO Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media Oooo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components m 113 VA O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements
41. ccccnoccccnnoccnonacananancnono nn nono nn nn nennen nnnn nnns seiten nnns en rnr rennes en n rn entren eene 112 On Handling th Hard Disk 2 coleret A e ve dedere ne Eve unte ii uera ra 113 VAI TPOUDIESMOORING Em 114 COMPU com tut coast boe oon tUe E Lo Pel tree M root LL puo Co Pest cse eit tail itas 115 System Security inician d on entre EP i d a tet fe er eri ire a uere ante dd uae PR eer 121 Ne Working aneksie leia ista 122 Optical DISCS n trot nt ace ett Tesista cios 125 Display iii A A eek TEES A AA en 129 PARUN A Ea a an RN IS O 131 lues 132 hort cca ER 133 Keyboard sce tent e net Hare mi dte ipn s 134 RV cmm 135 OpDy DISKS toe tdmen EE 136 AU VIO LEE 137 Memory Stick Media criminal de tert e een ardillas ee d 138 Perlplieralss de UR nte etae ode ied eaim tabe ag eb nudi dedii 139 Suppor QptiONS ie I EM 140 Sony Support Informati0N PMRRRRRRRRRRR m 140 Program Support INFOMATION cid in a etes ee A E eec eee arg AAA dda oda Teen e Tu retra ve tine AAA a a 142 m os VA O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing External views illustrated in this manual may loo
42. ck the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer m 127 N N O Troubleshooting 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window U Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Q If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive A If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction lt 128 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver A Stop using the keyboard A If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note t
43. commendations QO Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie A Some CD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW disc media Q Some DVD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media OY Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause your computer to malfunction CL Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc Q Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Q Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD CQ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer You can change the DVD region code only a limited number of times When you have exceeded this number the drive s DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to change it again Reconfiguring your
44. computer does not reset this count If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective m 39 a AVAN O Using Your VAIO Computer A When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction m 410 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder Close the disc folder AVAN LO pang Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and
45. ct NTFS from the File system drop down list Z The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options lt 64 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close al 65 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the Memory Stick media 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media m 66 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other memory cards You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The memory card slot is located behind the front panel door You need to open this door before accessing the slot Before You Use Me
46. disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably D DOCCUOHCDAOUO Uy Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure For example if you have a disc with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc m 38 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these re
47. e VAIO logo appears Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key n The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key AVAN LO ibt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and
48. e back of your computer may be extremely hot around the air exhaust vent Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set A Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur OY Do not use cut or damaged connection cables m 109 gt AV AN O Precautions A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 140 or visit the Sony online support Web site L Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly m ERU a VA 10 Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy di
49. e http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 O 2007 Sony Corporation
50. e power light is on in this mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep amp Alternatively you can slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to OFF position or press the standby button on the keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Sleep mode To return to Normal mode O Press the power button on your computer Q Slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position or press the standby button or the space bar on the wireless keyboard Q Press the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander i you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data If the computer is not used for more than 20 minutes it will enter Sleep mode To avoid this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes VAI congue Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You contact your dealer to install a new component
51. e your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode then restart the computer A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa Ff W ND m 132 gt N N O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer A If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer a The muting button on the remote commander may have been pressed Press the button once again Q The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the remote commander Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound lt 133 a N N O Troubleshooting Speakers
52. eb site http www mobitv com support support php Netscape Browser America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp PenPlus for VAIO PC Sony Electronics Inc PenPlus for VAIO PC will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 lt 148 gt N N O Support Options Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support quicken Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see
53. ecovery Guide Q MCE Guide Selected models only Provides information about using Windows Media Center To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click MCE Guide m 7 VA O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support A Manuals amp Specifications Here you will find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer A VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites OU Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data UA Wireless amp Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing and access to wireless tutorials A Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony Q VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites y
54. er device 5 not supplied 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF ANALOG port 7 on the computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 9 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 1 3 m 50 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA plugs of the stereo A V dubbing cable 6 to the appropriate plug receptacles of the AV cable adapter 9 supplied matching the plug and receptacle colors 5 Connect the other end of the AV cab
55. eral terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure QO Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD m 99 gt NAIN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer A Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts D
56. f cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature AVANO m 137 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 86 for more information Ln i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do I turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click
57. f 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive 9 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYST
58. f the sound Press again to restore the sound Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required Live TV button Press to view TV programs DVD menu button Press to open the main menu on a DVD ENTER button Press to activate feature or action such as channel selection or return to previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK button lt 55 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Controlling your TV volume with the supplied remote commander You can change the volume on your TV with the supplied remote commander by changing the remote commander s signal setting to match with the one used by your TV manufacturer Press and hold the OK button and press alphanumeric buttons to enter the desired manufacturer code For example press and hold the OK button and press the 0 and 2 buttons consecutively to enter the manufacturer code for Sony Sony 02 Manufacturer Code VAIO computer 01 default setting Sony 02 Samsung 03 05 06 08 11 13 Toshiba 07 09 Panasonic 04 10 Sharp 07 12 If your TV manufacturer has more than one manufacturer code you may not be able to control the TV volume with the remote commander even though you have specified one of them for matching the signal setting In such a case try another code Changes to this signal setting for the TV volume control may not work on some TVs Sony assumes no liability fo
59. ge 140 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver m 121 N N O Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security s
60. he possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work A The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal m 129 gt N N O Troubleshooting Display What should I do if my TV screen stays blank U Make sure that both power cords of your computer and TV are securely plugged into power sources CQ Make sure that your computer and TV are properly connected Make sure that both your computer and TV are turned on Q When two displays are connected to your computer make sure that the display settings are correct on the other display See Selecting Display Modes page 79 What should I do if my TV screen is dark Q Adjust the brightness control on your TV to brighten the screen See the manual that came with your TV for the detailed instructions Q Check other inputs on your TV for brightness If they also appear dark see the manual that came with your TV for adjustment What should do if my TV shows distorted images Make sure that your computer and TV are properly connected m 130 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the screen of my TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT port stays blank Q Unplug the HDMI cable once and plug it back A Your TV may not be HDCP compliant Be sure t
61. hesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 3 Attach the remote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared port 4 m 59 p Using Your VAIO Computer Do not cover the infrared port when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly m ll n N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of September 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with
62. hile a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data m EE N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do i
63. ich a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home A If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected a If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment mae ie d VAI putas Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WLAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 5 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next Follow the on screen instructions m 76 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and
64. ideo RW RW DL DL RAM DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P PR 2 PR PR PR PR 4 DVDxRW P P P P PR P P Pri PR PR PR 6 Supporting DVDxR DL CD RW DVD ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 ES Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording m 35 Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R 9 ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 Blu ray P P P P PR 8 P P P Pr PR PR PR PR 4 pg Disc Drive ud Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity o
65. irect sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity UA Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer COovovovovo vo m 100 gt N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and wait until the computer cools down 3 Unscrew the screws indicated by the arrows below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover When placing your computer upside down be sure to put the computer on a soft cloth to protect it from scratches 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity lt 101 gt NAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Remove the currently installed memory module A Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging MIO pad M Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into
66. k slightly different from those of your computer Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation QU Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc A Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information m 6 VA O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems A Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start o and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO R
67. le adapter 9 into the AUDIO VIDEO INPUT port 10 on the computer If you prefer better video quality connect one end of an S Video cable 11 not supplied to the S Video Out port 12 on the back panel of the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the S Video plug receptacle of the AV cable adapter 9 m 5 s Using Your VAIO Computer E D e pul ME m 52 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using Media Center features including TV channel selection m 53 Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Pause I button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback Stop liil button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session Forward button Press to fast forward media at three speeds Skip PI button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay I lt button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video Rewind lt lt button Press to move media backward at three speeds Record button Press to begin recording Play B button Press to begin media playback 2 Back button P
68. mbine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 142 InstantOn InterVideo Inc A Forusers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp lt 146 p N N O Support Options Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A Forusers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt 147 9 N N O Support Options MobiTV MobiTV Inc Q For users in USA and Canada W
69. mory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q MultiMediaCard MMC QO Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of over 2 GB such as SD High Capacity SDHC memory cards are not supported Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of September 2006 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility lt 67 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Slide open the front panel door with your fingertip 2 Locate the SD memory card slot page 10 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until
70. n OY Do not drop your computer QO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction DUOCDCOODOODO JU Do not place any objects on top of your computer as it may cause AU Degradation in performance of the computer CQ Discolorations on the surface of the computer A Physical injuries if an object falls or falls off the computer and breaks m 108 gt VA O Precautions Q Be sure to place your computer in the flat position as it is not designed for upright placement A Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up The internal heat will cause your computer to malfunction A Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents A Be sure to allow clearance of at least 2 inches 5 cm wide on either side 1 of your computer Q Keep the front 2 and back 3 of your computer unblocked 2 A When holding your computer be sure to wait until it cools down Th
71. o connect your wireless keyboard it must be located within a range of approximately 11 inches 30 cm to 40 inches 1 m from the computer Turn over the wireless keyboard 2 Pressthe button 1 on the battery compartment cover and slide and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover s p a gus m 29 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 3 o0 5 Insert the supplied four AA batteries into the battery compartment as illustrated below Turn on the computer Slide the power switch 2 on the keyboard to the ON position Press the CONNECT button 3 on the front of the computer Press the CONNECT button 4 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator Y turns on in the indicator window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure Steps 6 and 7 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer the connect indicator Y will turn off This could indicate that the connection between your computer and the keyboard is lost Press the Fn key to check that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard m 30 s Using Your VAIO Computer 2 8 7s Ln You can check the battery indicator dwaza or 4 in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level
72. o use an HDCP compliant TV Q When two displays are connected to your computer make sure that the display settings are correct on the other display See Selecting Display Modes page 79 What should do if my TV does not show a clear view of the Windows desktop Depending on your TV it may not be capable of displaying the Windows desktop as clearly as computer displays You may solve this problem by disabling the image quality settings on your TV such as noise reduction correction features and enhancer features but it also depends on your TV if such changes to the settings are available For more information see the manual that came with your TV How do run Windows Aero This Q 4 A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK m 131 s N N O Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you us
73. oftware program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates m 122 gt N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the WLAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected U Make sure the encryption key is correct What should do if cannot access the Internet A Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another a U Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access AVANO m 12
74. on 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV page 44 Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer not supplied to connect the computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system A If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference To connect in terrestrial mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF ANALOG port 6 on the computer 5 4 ds N i al Pa n 47 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in terrestrial mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a 300 ohm twin lead cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer
75. ou might find interesting and useful m 8 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware except a display TV that did not originally come with your computer Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 9 About the Indicator Lights page 13 Setting Up Your Computer page 14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 21 Oooo m E N N O Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Top mk 1 Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 13 2 Power button Power indicator page 13 3 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 13 m 10 gt Getting Started Front RIVS co N E 2 8 le es E la a e SD memory card slot page 66 WLAN Wireless LAN switch page 70 Infrared receiver Infrared signal indicator page 13 Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations Optical disc drive page 32 Memory Stick
76. plug it into the DC IN port 5 lt 4 19 Getting Started To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible m 20 p N N O Getting Started Attaching the Rear Cover An exclusively designed rear cover is supplied with your computer for port protection and tidy cabling Once you have set up your computer attach the rear cover Be sure to hold the cover with your both hands when attaching it You may not be able to attach the rear cover depending on the shape or size of connected cable plugs In such a case leave the rear of your computer uncovered and keep the rear cover at hand To remove the rear cover grasp the cover as illustrated below and pull it away from the computer Do not leave the removed rear cover on the floor Stepping on it may hurt your foot m 21 gt N N O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow BI next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off m
77. point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches m 125 N N O Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 111 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on A Push in the optical disc drive tray QO If this does not work click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu A If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive A Try restarting your computer m 126 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer CQ
78. port located on its back Connect a 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cable to the network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable such as a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the network Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings lt 89 Using Peripheral Devices Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port m 90 a N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Q Setting the Password page 91 QA Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 94 A Using the Power Saving Modes page 95 E s N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set
79. pped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off m 139 gt N N O Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 140 gt N N O Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on
80. r the controllability al 56 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Slightly push down the dented area 1 slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover eb m 57 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into place If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can attach the remote sensor control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander lt 58 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack 2 on the computer 2 Remove the ad
81. ress to return to the previous window 3 volume buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume 4 Recorded TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs In My TV window SELECT CLOSE J APPLICATION Gal oo SONY 6 12 13 5 Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for your area Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection CLEAR button Press to backspace and delete entered text APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open applications This button works the same as the Alt Tab keys APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the active application window Standby button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to reduce power consumption Start button Press to open the Media Center Start menu More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features Directional arrow buttons Press the 4 Y and gt buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels m 54 Using Your VAIO Computer Muting button Press to turn of
82. s to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow al next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the power cord Try reinstalling the software Oooo Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support m EH N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 lf this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer Q M
83. sk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk m 111 VA O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc OY Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below CL Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc A For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably On Using Headphones Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use m 112 VA O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in a location su
84. the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt 42 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has an analog TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to enhance your audio and visual experience Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the on screen MCE Guide for more information on Media Center features To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click MCE Guide m 43 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections The following connections may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in yo
85. the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect the computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset AVAN LO mad Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when th
86. ther A Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display m 381 os N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Z Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode m 82 os N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You need to slide open the front panel door to access the USB ports on the front Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 DY Ele mm m 83 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices
87. tup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard A If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters A Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Q Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly What should do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard Q Make sure the power switch on the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Q Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices VAIO m EE a Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work a a a a Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move w
88. ulti band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard m 7 gt Using Your VAIO Computer The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between comm
89. unication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed m 72 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting the Wireless LAN Antenna To use the wireless LAN functionality on your computer you must connect the supplied wireless LAN antenna to your computer To connect the wireless LAN antenna Screw the wireless LAN antenna cable 1 counterclockwise into the WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA port 2 on the back of your computer Be sure to keep the wireless LAN antenna at least 11 inches 30 cm away from your computer m 73 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer For better reception if needed you may mount the wireless LAN antenna to a wall using the supplied screw n 74 be N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in wh
90. upports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO Duo slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media m 63 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults A OO N a The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not sele
91. ur area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect the computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable supplied One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF ANALOG port and the other end connects to the cable service access or antenna 1 TV coaxial cable lt E lt 44 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF ANALOG port 3 on the computer m 15 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in CATV mode Option 2 1 Connect the two metal hooks on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 3 supplied to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF ANALOG port 4 on the computer 3 1 2 E e m lE N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your computer to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or Opti

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